About

My life has been enhanced by art in ways I never expected. Not only am I lucky enough to make a living with my art (as well as being a vintage dealer at www.ReverseChronology.com), but it fulfills me, makes me happy (and, yes, sometimes it drives me a little crazy when I can't seem to get it right.)

I believe art is cathartic. Emotional. It can spur personal growth. It can help you express yourself. It can promote healing. Art can be serious, or fun! It can even change the world.

So I decided to make it a daily habit. One that is healthy, and will certainly improve my skills, curiosity, passion, drive, and commitment to being not only an artist, but the very best artist I can be. I'll also be (sometimes painfully) honest about living life as an artist, share WIPs, techniques, successes and disappointments.

I started The Sunday Morning Project with my dear friend (and an amazing artist) Adri Luna. It's a serious, no excuses weekly art challenge for a small group of artists. (We're limiting participants to 30 at this point.) It  helps support, encourage, inspire, and connects artists of all kinds with it's weekly prompts, artist quotes, feedback and cross-promotions.

If you're on Instagram, be sure to check out #DAILYARTCHALLENGE. You can find me @JoyfulStudio on Instagram and Twitter. I'm also on facebook and Tumblr. If you're interested in even more art fun, join us at The Sunday Morning Project!